Departure of Director of Safety Services
Farewell to Chris Ziegler, AGC MA Director of Safety Services After 26 years of dedicated service, Chris Ziegler, AGC MA’s Director of Safety Services, will be leaving the Association to pursue new professional opportunities. During his time with AGC MA, Chris has been a trusted resource and passionate advocate for safety across the construction industry. Under his leadership, AGC MA:Trained more than 7,500 workers through OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Training programs, helping to ensure safer job sites
BAE Continues to Bridge the Gap Between Education & Construction
AGC MA Celebrates Recent Graduates of the 2025 Building Advancement Externship AGC MA is proud to recognize the recent graduates of the 2025 Building Advancement Externship (BAE). This year’s program brought together educators from across Massachusetts for a week-long immersion in the construction industry, providing valuable insight into career pathways, workforce development, and the future of building. The 2025 Building Advancement Externship recently concluded, giving educators a week of first-hand
AGC MA Welcomes Michelle Dardeno as Financial Controller
The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) is pleased to announce Michelle Dardeno as its new Financial Controller. Dardeno brings a strong background in finance and operations, most recently serving as Comptroller for the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. There, she led accounting and administrative efforts across six entities, playing a key role in legislative, climate, and workforce development initiatives. Her career began while attending Lasell College, where a bookkeeping job with an
AGC MA Announces 5th Emerging Leaders Development Series Cohort
Boston, MA – July 30, 2025 — The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) is proud to welcome the fifth cohort of the Emerging Leaders Development Series (ELDS), a flagship initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of construction industry leaders and to champion diversity and inclusion in leadership.Launched in 2021, the ELDS empowers rising professionals across the AEC industry with the tools, network, and vision needed to step confidently into executive leadership roles. A
Summer Social 2025
AGC MA Summer Social Brings Together 250+ Construction Professionals for a Night on the Harbor AGC MA launched a new summer tradition with our first-ever Summer Social, bringing together more than 250 construction professionals from across the industry for an evening of connection, celebration, and unforgettable waterfront views aboard Tall Ship Boston. With the rain holding off just in time, guests enjoyed a vibrant skyline backdrop, lively conversations, and a strong sense of community. A highlight of
Future Builders Vol. 7
FUTURE BUILDERS: Careers in Commercial Construction - Insight & News The seventh edition of the Constructing MA newsletter is here! This publication offers real-world insight to educators on ways to inspire students to break into the commercial construction industry and provide resources on how to engage with the industry through project site tours, informational programs, internships, and more.READ NEWSLETTERWHO WE ARE: AGC MA is an affiliate of the national trade association the Associated
Gov Affairs Update
Government Affairs Update: AGC MA Advocating for investment in construction and to limit costly regulatory burdensAGC MA remains at the forefront of legislative advocacy on behalf of the state’s commercial construction industry, actively tracking more than 150 bills before the Massachusetts Legislature. In the half of the year, we have provided formal testimony on 10 impactful pieces of legislation including:Opposition to H.460: We opposed H.460, which proposes additional safety training requirements that
2025 Annual Business Meeting
Member Distinction Award Winners Annouced at Annual Business Meeting Thank you to everyone who joined us inperson and virtualy for the AGC MA Annual Membership Business Meeting last week! This year, we introduced a new format — separating our Anuual Meeting into two events: The Annual Business Meeting and our AGC Summer Social. Along with electing new board member and hearing from AGC MA committees, AGC MA was proud to annouce the winners of our 2025 Member Distinction Awards. Congratulations to this
AGC of America Convention in Columbus, Ohio: A Week of Education, Recognition, and Connection
AGC of America Convention in Columbus, Ohio: A Week of Education, Recognition, and Connection The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Convention held in Columbus, Ohio delivered an exceptional week filled with insightful Chapter Education sessions, informative Chapter member programming, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Members from across the country gathered to learn, connect, and celebrate the people and companies pushing the construction industry forward—and AGC Massachusetts (AGC
More to the story here: Diversity in construction no laughing matter
More to the story here: Diversity in construction no laughing matterGuest opinion by John Ferrante Published by Contrarian BostonI was interviewed for an article in the Boston Globe on the Boston Residents Job Policy.However, the piece, provocatively headlined - “‘They think it’s a joke’: Boston has rules for big construction projects that no one follows” - did not tell the full story of what is a complex issue.For those unfamiliar, the BRJP sets workforce participation goals for Boston residency and
Year End Review 2024
2024 marked the 100th year since the founding of AGC MA and one of our most successful years ever.Emerging from the pandemic, we have grown membership each year, increased attendance at our programs and events, and expanded our industry advancement initiatives. Alone, any one of these achievements would be worth celebrating, but together it shows that our members are leaders in our industry and in our communities.2025 willpresent many challenges, but led by the AGC MA Board of Directors, membership, and
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AGC MA Construction Leadership Fee
The AGC MA Board of Directors recently approved an annual non-dues fee designed to stimulate engagement in AGC MA Programs and Events as well as participation in the Construction Leadership Council. This fee will be assessed based on annual revenue in January as follows: Annual Revenue Construction Leadership Fee <$10 million $250 (optional) $10M - $25M $500 $25M - $150M $1,250 $150M+ $2,500 This modest investment unlocks more than $3,000 in potential value for your firm and
New AGC MA Logo
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